Lipid lowering in T2D – what happens if you don’t treat to guidelines?

28th March 2024, A/Prof Chee L Khoo

We all know that high LDL-C is absolutely and adversely associated with cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. It’s been “proven” again and again in large clinical trials and meta-analyses after meta-analyses. Reducing lipids levels have also been shown to reduce cardiovascular (CV) events in secondary as well as in primary prevention. This is particularly the case in those with intermediate to high CV risks.…

T2D Lipid Management – are you up-to-date

ASCVD

26th June 2022, Dr Chee L Khoo

I was recently tasked with preparing a lecture on the current guidelines for lipid management in patients with diabetes. I thought it was quite straight forward. We have known for some years now that the targets are tighter than patients without diabetes. Thus, it can’t be that hard. As I looked into national and international guidelines, they started to get more and more complicated.…

Statins in T2D – friend or foe?

12th March 2022, Dr Chee L Khoo

Nox family
friend or foe?

When you look at the management of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), almost all the patients are on a statin for both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular complications. I suspect that those that are not already on a statin should be on as some doctors are not aware of the tightened lipid targets in the management of patients with T2D.…

Prostate cancer and statins – a complex relationship

25th December 2021, Dr Chee L Khoo

PSA screening

There is increasing evidence that supports an inverse association between statin use and cancer risk. The findings for prostate cancer, particularly advanced disease, are the most promising of all cancers studied. There are studies suggesting the usefulness of statins in secondary and tertiary prevention. For example, patients undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer improved their prostate specific survival if they are on statins.…